What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Learning (EL) Coordinator position at TESOL International Association?
Job Description
TITLE: ENGLISH LEARNING (EL) COORDINATOR
JOB STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: EL DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: TEACHING & LEARNING
Position Summary
The EL Coordinator will supervise, develop and evaluate programs and services geared to meeting the needs of English Learners.
Job Qualifications
Per the Dublin City Schools Administrative Compensation and Fringe Benefits Package. Salary: As approved by the Board of Education - Level 12
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.
The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
TITLE: ENGLISH LEARNING (EL) COORDINATOR
JOB STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: EL DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: TEACHING & LEARNING
Position Summary
The EL Coordinator will supervise, develop and evaluate programs and services geared to meeting the needs of English Learners.
Job Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education or a related field
- Five (5) or more years of related teaching and administrative experience including supervisory responsibilities.
- Valid State Board of Education license in EL/TESOL and/or Principal certificate/license
- Demonstrated knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned functions.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and work productively with all levels of district staff, students, parents and the general public.
- Demonstrated ability to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous and respectful manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills
- Computer skills necessary to maintain various departmental records, documents and reports.
- Analytical ability to develop plans of action to address a variety of issues and concerns in a timely manner.
- Skilled in developing, implementing and evaluating EL programs, instructional strategies and educational materials and technology.
- Knowledgeable and skilled in intercultural and interpersonal relations.
- Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
- Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
- Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
- Collaboratively works with school administrators and EL staff to coordinate programs and services for English Learners.
- Manages the identification, assessment and placement of EL students.
- Works closely with the special education department to coordinate program and service delivery and ensure all students receive appropriate educational and support services.
- Provides assistance and guidance to staff who are engaged in instruction of EL students.
- Ensures departmental staff maintains required credentials and facilitates on-going development opportunities that align with district strategies and objectives.
- Assists school administrators in implementing EL plans.
- Plans, coordinates and conducts staff development activities ensuring that instructional needs of the building are addressed.
- Prepares completion of required documentation and reports.
- Works cooperatively with district administrators, staff, parents, community agencies and others on matters related to the district's English Learner's instructional programs/curriculum as well as particular concerns.
- Develops and maintains relationships with community agencies to coordinate development and delivery of services provided to EL students and their families.
- Promotes positive community relations by clearly communicating messages to parents and members of the community; responding to parental and community inquiries in a timely and courteous manner, and maintaining visibility with students, parents and the community.
- Resolves problems, situations or issues in a collaborative, tactful, courteous and respectful manner.
- Maintains knowledge of current state and Federal mandates related to instruction of EL students.
- Represents the EL Program at district committee meetings and events; performs related tasks.
- Ensures the safety of students.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
- Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
- Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
- Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
- Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
- Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
- Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Per the Dublin City Schools Administrative Compensation and Fringe Benefits Package. Salary: As approved by the Board of Education - Level 12
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.
The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
